A POEM FOR THE WEST

When We were called Sick man of Asia, We were called The Peril.
When We are billed to be the next Superpower, We are called The threat.

When We were closed our doors, You smuggled Drugs to Open Markets.
When We Embrace Freed Trade, You blame us for Taking away your jobs.
　　
When We were falling apart, You marched in your troops and wanted your "fair share".
When We were putting the broken peices together again, "Free t¡bet" you screamed, "it was an invasion!"
( When Woodrow Wilson Couldn't give back Birth Place of Confucius back to Us,
But He did bought a ticket for the Famine Relief Ball for us.)
　　
So, We Tried Communism, You hated us for being Communists
When We embrace Capitalism, You hate us for being Capitalist.
　
When We have a Billion People, you said we were destroying the planet.
When We are tried limited our numbers, you said It was human rights abuse.

When We were Poor, You think we are dogs.
When We Loan you cash, You blame us for your debts.
　　
When We build our industries, You called us Polluters.
When we sell you goods, You blame us for global warming.
　　
When We buy oil, You called that exploitation and Genocide.
When You fight for oil, You called that Liberation.
　　
When We were lost in Chaos and rampage, You wanted Rules of Law for us.
When We uphold law and order against Violence, You called that Violating Human Rights.

When We were silent, You said you want us to have Free Speech.
When We were silent no more, You say we were Brainwashed-Xenophoics.
　　
Why do you hate us so much? We asked.
"No," You Answered, "We don't hate You."
　　
We don't Hate You either,
But Do you understand us?
　　
"Of course We do," You said,
"We have AFP, CNN and BBCs..."
　　
What do you really want from us?
Think Hard first, then Answer...
　　
Because you only get so many chances,
Enough is Enough, Enough Hypocrisy for this one world.
　　
We want One World, One Dream, And Peace On Earth.
- This Big Blue Earth is Big Enough for all of Us.

Why no report on US mainstream media about protests worldwide
against CNN and Cafferty?!

Interesting article. For someone like me who's never been to Tibet, it gives a glimpse of the vastness and geographic diversity of the region. Nice to hear from an independent source that there appears to be some freedom of religion there. The other Beijing Olympics blog seems to have run its course; wonder if they'll migrate here next. I'm happy Western media are being allowed to cover the ascent. However, it is interesting to note that ascent of Mt. Everest on the Nepalese side beyond the base camp has been banned until the torch is gone, so as to prevent "protest".

Nepal, till 1962 was the sole owner of Mt. Everst. Even China accepted this fact. So how come China suddenly is now the co-owner?

The answer rests on the greedy politics of Nepali Kings.

At the begining of 60s, the then Nepali King Mahendra overthrew the first democratically elected government and started his autocratic one-party dictatorship that lasted 30 years (till 1946). In return for China's political support for his regime, the king gave the Chinese the northern side of Mt. Everst.
Do anybody know whether Nepal can reclaim this land (i.e. the northern part of Mt. Everst)? What does international law tells about it?

Really glad to see a bias-free report on China. As a Chinese, I, like many of my fellow countrymen, acknowledge the problems that exist in China – human rights, degree of freedom, polution, etc. China, however, is moving foreward. Given that the Western world only abandoned colonialism some 40 years ago, and started recognising racial discrmination as soemthing morally incorrect around the same time, China should be allowed more time to make its own changes. Demonisation and isolation never breed desirable results; genuine help and embracement, on the other hand, do.

Well, I think I got a sense of your intention. If "moderating" means you are not going to let my statement to be publish then let me tell you that as an US IT graduate student I know how to bypass your censorship and expose your name throughout the cyberspace. Are you acting like this because you are scared of the Chinese who might take away the invitation?
However, if you want to authenticate the info I've provided, check your sources. Also, if you think that it doesn't relate to your story, then you are right; I want to use your forum. You can write a line to interlink them.
If you think it is not the right forum then I would like to tell you that Tibet lies north of Nepal and it never claimed Sovereignty over Mt. Everst. Even Mao and Chou an Lai accepted the fact that it belongs to Nepal when Nepal's first elected PM, Mr. BP Koirala visited China in the 60s. There are hundreds of sources to verify this story.

Good luck.

As a chinese, i like tibet region very much and strongly respect their religion and thoughts. i am happy to see this article which is comparatively independent and less misled. Tibet is a part of China with longer history than the time of existence of US. I travelled in Tibet as tourist last year and was deeply impressed by its beautiful scenery, unique culture, devotional and peaceful religion, hospitality of local people, and fast development of economy and living condtions as well. I hope more westners could pay visits to Tibet Autonomous Region by their own when in peace to see the real life of tibetans. Don't just shout with prejudice and ignorance!

I won't all surprised at all the West would pull out of the Game altogether and collectively in the last minute. After all they are good at the game of deciet. You should never turst them. they say one thing but do the other. China shouldn't be too concerned about that. There are enough outstanding atthletics and heads of states to attend the Games. It will be a great Olympic in Bejiin. I mean for example everything is historical first: the longest torch relay ever (it's made more remarkable after the Chinese people beat back and over come the West's consort efforts to disrupt it) the first time a torch is being
carried to Mt. Everest. There is nothing the West can do to stop it.
Who needs the West. Go home and sulk. Plot your next move
better. Bring it on. China is game.

Based on Chinese officials, the recent unrest in Tibet was organized by people outside of China. Limiting accesses from outside visitors seem to the best way to stop the violence in Tibet because it works now. China becomes more isolated as the Olympic flame goes around the world. It is sad. I was born in China. But it is hard for me to get VISAs for my kids to go to China in this summer because they were born in US. When the media reported re-called Chinese-made-toys, no one cared how many percentages of those toys were designed in US. When you treat others like your enemies, they will become your enemies. When that day comes, my co-workers will ask me why you Chinese are so brutal. My high school friends will call me …

Thank you so much for your coverage – there is so little information about the Tibetan leg of the Olympic torch relay. I acknowledge your courage – this is not the easiest or most comfortable of trips! But, please do send some pictures!!!! All the best.

Thanks for un-biased report, and
Send some pictures!

Finally. Thank you for this report. I would like to hear more from you, and of course pictures, please.

Chinese history includes two parts, first is before 1978,which is famous "open door policy", before that time China is a closed babarial country, no food and all electronicty products, of course no people know CNN or SBS, because they never see TV.

After 1978, till now , exectly 30 years past.......it's hard to find something NOT made in China, It's NOT hard to find China Town and chinese people, the key is developing economy and communicate with overseas, i run a travel agency in Australia, this summer ( my winter), i will go Peiking for Olymipic with my four children, we all Aus citizen, any people want join us i will give u a discount, from my city it is too easy to get chinese VISA, cheap and quick.

Hi CNN, See how you can contribute in making world more harmonised.

World News: Government aides in disasters
Myanmar disaster and their dead. Instead of throwing the dead into rivers guide the people to cremate theme with the debris at hand, facilitate small amounts of kerosene and matches or any other thing for the task .Distribute threw religious institutions along with pans to boil unsafe water in .
L.M.Roure